Nursery Third in Charge RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF
Odiham, Hook RG29
1QH £31141 37.5
hours per week Why you should consider a career with RAFAKidz, a multi award winning nursery group and the largest provider of early years childcare to the RAF Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees
Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs
Free access to virtual GP
Health and Stress Support plus gym discount
Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments
Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period
Group Associate Membership
savings and discounts on household bills and more!
Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being reassigned)
Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience
another of
our fabulous settings
First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews
lets
get to know each other before arranging a visit
Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!
About us 2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include Nursery Group of the Year
Nursery World
Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year
National NMT Nursery Awards
Outdoor Learning Environment
National NMT Nursery Awards
About our Early Years Coordinator role You will need to have a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification
along with a Paediatric First Aid certificate. Y
ou will be working closely with the Nursery Management team to strengthen and grow the quality of our care and our team.
Previous
experience
as
Room Leader or Senior Practitioner will be a great?starting point?for this position?as RAFAKidz?will invest in you and your development to enable you to grow in this first level management?role. You will have a strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance?along with?proven practical experience of?implementing
g
ood quality
learning oppo
rtunities. A key part of the role will be to?support the coaching and?mentoring of?staff,?helping?the manager?to?
identify
staff training needs and to ensure highest levels of training are provided to staff.?You will create and
maintain
enriching and high-quality educational environments which are safe, caring and stimulating at all times
. This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter.
As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds,
genders
and abilities Apply via our website rafakidz.org.uk
I
nterviews ongoing so please do not delay in applying,
wed
love to hear from you
Third in Charge in Long Sutton employer: THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION
RAFAKidz is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing high-quality childcare tailored to the needs of Armed Forces and civilian families. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and excellence, we foster a supportive work culture that values professional growth and collaboration. As part of our team in Leicester, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative food and nutrition strategies while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working and a focus on employee wellbeing.
Contact Details:
THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION Recruitment Team
